Hi, can anyone suggest some good waterproof bins at the low end of the price range? £100-£200
Have seen Bushnell Xtra-Lite, Opticron Oregon DCF, Nikon DCF HP Sport, Pyser Eagles, Swift Roof Prism Range Trilyte ( seem ok ), Dowling & Rowe 8x42 or 10x42.
Any opinions?
Thanks,
Ben
hi ben
i think you are hoping a bit to have reasonable optics and waterproofing at this price bracket (IMHO) i would go for optical quality and put your bins in your coat when it rains !!!!
try these - opticron countryman bga 8 x 42
nikon sporter 8 x 36
both these are a good first buy or if you can find a pair s/h opticron 8 x 32 or 42 hr porro prism's they are great bins very bright and compact ( just got a pair of 8 x 32's cost a £100 !
hope this helps give me a shout if i can be of further help mate
:-)
p.s
just remembered RSPB do an 8 x 40 asw at around £199 which are ok and are WP !
I got the Bushnell Legend 8x32 bins after a glowing review in one of the birding magazines and it turns out to be a great buy. they are clear, nitro filled and waterproof. I have done well with them too. They were about 280 quid but I got them down to 230 quid and took my old portable 10x25's in for another ten quid off. So if you can get a similar deal it is worth the extra 20 to 30 quid. Don't let yourself down for 20 quid.